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Interius BioTherapeutics Is Seeking a Lab Manager to join us on our incredible journey

Can you see yourself as part of a growing team working to develop targeted vectors to reprogram cells in vivo for the treatment of devastating diseases? That's what Interians are doing, right now. We are a clinical stage biotech start-up developing a novel bioplatform for targeted gene delivery that enables the right payload to be delivered to the right cells in vivo. We are a rapidly evolving organization, where those who enjoy the challenges and rewards of company-building will thrive.

As a detail-oriented and thorough Lab Manager, you will be joining a close-knit team that works in sync to ensure our labs are running smoothly. You will be an integral part of the team ensuring the safety of our lab personnel, the fidelity of our data, and the efficient day-to-day operations of our lab space. Bringing your uncanny ability to prioritize for maximum efficiency, your approachable nature, and your appetite to learn, you will be responsible and accountable for several activities from overseeing delivery logistics to tracking and ordering supplies. If knowing that you will never have a boring day in a fast-paced biotech company excites you, then being a part of the Lab Operations team at Interius will not disappoint.

“We not only hire great talent, we hire good people” is how our CEO, Phil Johnson, addressed the company at a recent meeting. “People who others like to work with.” If you like what you read and can see yourself as an Interian, please apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Laboratory Operations:

• Review and update laboratory equipment software any time a piece of equipment is received or moved in or out of the lab. 
• Manage all laboratory vendor service contracts ensuring that PM visits are executed on schedule
• Manage timelines across departments for certifications and calibrations on critical equipment
• Resolve broken equipment/repairs with the technician, leadership team, and directors (if applicable)
• Review cold storage monitoring software to minimize the risk of freezer failure. Escalate issues internally and troubleshoot as needed.
• Responsible for laboratory risk and emergency planning and management – e.g. power outages
• Work with all involved parties (technicians, users, IT, and leadership) to ensure that both the equipment and operational needs are met.
• Chaperone outside technicians and ensure they are adhering to company policies
• Oversee delivery logistics by coordinating the receipt of packages or installation of laboratory equipment.
• Employ procedures and improve workflows as it pertains to operations on the backend

Procurement and Planning:

• Ensure standing supply levels for all laboratory consumables and gasses are satisfactory
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and serviceable
• Become proficient in procurement system and interact with users, finance, and laboratory operations colleagues as needed to ensure smooth procurement and receipt of items
• Responsible for maintaining stock supplies of general laboratory consumables.
• Responsible for tracking supplies in stockroom/storage.
• Assist in planning activities as they pertain to laboratory operations in the broadest sense as they arise (e.g., issues related to procurement, the establishment of new processes, facilities, etc.)

Safety:

• Supervise biohazard and chemical waste handling
• Work with laboratory coordinators and safety personnel to ensure safe and compliant lab operations.
• Evaluate lab equipment as used on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. Make sure that hoods, exhaust fans, and other safety equipment are functioning properly. Lab equipment should be evaluated at least once each year.
• Encourage prompt reporting of health and safety concerns.
• Work with lab safety officer to manage the safety systems/compliance and ensure the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is current and available.

Qualifications:

• A.S. or B.S. in Life Sciences or Facilities Management with management/technical emphasis.
• Minimum 1 years of industry experience required either in an academic or corporate environment, or third party service provider.
• 1-2 years of experience implementing maintenance and repair programs in an R&D facility.
• Experience with planning and project management activities and vendor management. preferred
• Experience working with all positions within an R&D team while establishing and enforcing best practices in laboratory operations preferred
• Experience training/teaching new employees specific relevant technical and conceptual skills is a plus
• Experience ordering lab supplies or generic experience with procurement preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with member of cross-functional team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a strong working knowledge of MS Office (i.e. Excel)
• Ability to proactively solve problems while anticipating the downstream impacts
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.

Interius BioTherapeutics is a community of individuals, building together an organization celebrating an inclusive culture, guided by excellence, dignity and respect. Interius is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other basis, protected by law.

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